2009 Jaguar XF vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XF is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Rondo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Rondo would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XF (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rondo. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Jaguar XF (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jaguar XF | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Jaguar | Kia |
| Model | XF | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
